Space Shuttle Program

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The recycled space shuttle parts that will power Artemis II towards the moon

NASA’s Artemis II mission is scheduled to launch this week, carrying four astronauts on America's first trip around the moon in over 50 years.

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NASA Artemis II astronauts to fly around moon in spacefaring 'pivot point'

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Artemis astronauts to fly around the moon and go further from Earth than any humans before

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Artemis II Astronauts Go Farther From Earth Than Ever Before

The four astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission are currently more than 252,000 miles from Earth — farther than any human has ever traveled in the history of mankind.

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Artemis II live: Astronauts break distance record from Earth set by Apollo 13 in 1970

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It’s time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13’s distance record. What to know about the moon flyby

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New Artemis II moon image includes part of the moon never before observed by human eyes

One image highlighting the moon even captured a portion of the Orientale basin, which marks a first for human eyes, according to NASA.

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Artemis II kicks off its trip around the moon

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Artemis II moon flyby: Live video feeds, mission updates

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From Mercury & Apollo Missions to the Space Shuttle Program, Mars Rover Landings, & Artemis II. NASA officials held a news conference at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to highlight progress on the upcoming Artem… “The ability to turn around our ...

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Upgrading the Space Shuttle

The space shuttle system has been modified many times since the first launch of space shuttle Columbia in 1981. During the 1980s, major upgrade programs were established to respond to problems and anomalies experienced during the initial flights and the ...

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NASA's space shuttle Challenger exploded 40 years ago today, killing its 7-person crew. Photos reveal Challenger's legacy.

On the morning of January 28, 1986, seven crew members were killed when the space shuttle Challenger broke apart a little over a minute after it launched. Those killed included five NASA astronauts, one payload specialist, and a civilian schoolteacher.

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NASA-styled retro wristwatch has a price tag fit for the shuttle program

Swiss watchmaker Amida's Digitrend NASA Tribute is a limited-edition paean to a future that was only briefly with us, complete with retro digital display technology and shuttle aesthetic. The design resurrects the original Amida Digitrend from 1976;

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Artemis II’s long countdown – a space historian explains why it has taken over 50 years to return to the Moon

While I was leading a tour of the National Air and Space Museum in January 2026, a visitor posed this insightful question: “Why has it taken so long to return to the Moon?” After all, NASA had the know-how and technology to send humans to the lunar surface more than 50 years ago as part of the Apollo program.

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Eileen Collins talks about being the first women to pilot and command a space shuttle

Eileen Collins recounts the Challenger and Columbia accidents, emphasizing the community's desire to continue the shuttle program despite the risks.

St. Louis first-graders experience space mission simulation

The program, located in Ferguson, uses interactive activities like rocket launches to inspire students to pursue careers in aeronautics and space exploration.